The Toyota Yaris is a surprisingly quirky city car (Mk2 Review)

[@ryandwiky9025]

My dad buying one of those new in 2008, Indonesian version. Our family member still using it as daily driver in 2023. God, this car never broke down.

[@brianlowesterbrianlowester5562]

I've had an '08 for 3 years. I can honestly say the most reliable car I've ever owned

[@Thepapoyboyz]

Nyasar jauh banget bang wkwkwwk. Gw jg ada 2013 tipe j, dapet km udh mayan tinggi sih 130k an silver

[@TheStuffMade]

I got the wife a nice looking red 1.5 sport Yaris fully automatic, she loves it, and I have to say it's a nice car to drive, not quite the beast like my BMW, but not a slow car either. Very cheerful and fun.

[@ItsNikMar]

I bought this car last month, its my first car, love it! My whole family has Toyota cars! Mk1 Prius, Mk3 Rav4, Mk3 MR2, Mk5 Starlet, Mk1 Yaris and now my Mk2 Yaris!

[@bigbraingenius_]

im looking at getting a Yaris as my first car! I think I'll go with it if everything works out :D

[@ItsNikMar]

@@bigbraingenius_ I'm telling you, I have it for 4 months now, I couldn't be more happy, it's just perfect

[@AdventuresEveryday1]

I own a 11 Yaris 4dr hatchback 1.5L 5 speed manual in the U.S. 147,000 miles and with little maintenance runs fantastic, great econobox 🚙

[@JJonCars]

Nice one 👍

[@stevengriffin7873]

I love my little 2009 Yaris Hatch.Great little car.

[@kierlak]

I love Toyota ❤️ Had 1998 Starlet, 2005 Celica, 2007 Aygo and just purchased 2010 Avensis.

[@JJonCars]

I like that generation of Celica, I want to get one on the channel eventually!

[@Konve]

That door closing sounded more solid than the latest Yaris, which sounds like an empty tin can.

[@JJonCars]

Haha!

[@marcykaren]

Made in Japan has its advantages!

[@mojakhaha]

I never understood why this was such a big thing for people

[@abrahamtschukudu808]

It's for me​@@mojakhaha

[@ignacioant1152]

Those doors are very heavy mate i own one and the first time was surprising

[@nicholaslokos7949]

I drive a 2009 1.5 manual, the most reliable car i've ever driven. As well, its super fun, little go-kart that little thing, as well being 2300 pounds, it outcorners my brother's Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0.

[@georgina_gsm]

I still have my 2006 Yaris just done 167,000miles and it’s brilliant

[@Thepapoyboyz]

Bought yaris 2013 j for my first car, its very nice to be your first car, from all information i got in social media etc, this car very very reliable, easy to maintanace and spareparts very cheap and easy to find. No regret to take this car over yaris xp150. Car condition when i got is 130.000km, and like new with minor scratch on headlamp, and front towbar cover. My country got 1nz fe version with 1500cc engine but with 5MT/4AT

[@ethios1000]

I already driven over 320,000km its still fine

[@ronytheking7905]

I have the 2007 diesel 1,4 D4D, manual version, best city car ever even in 2024 look fantastic

[@ZoKtorR]

On holiday we hade an Audi Q2, which was absolutely rubbish. Couldn't fit 3 small suitcases in the back. After the flight home we got in my Yaris, and the 3 suitcases fit easily, no problem, with 4 passengers. Very practical little thing. And the things I've moved around in this car, it's incredible.

[@JJonCars]

The problem with modern SUVs!

[@filip_g]

Thanks for a video. I recently purchased 2010 Yaris, manual, petrol. It's great. My fuel efficiency is roughly 44-45 miles/galon (UK). I think it's pretty good. Also I think this is probably a perfect first cat. Cheap insurance, cheap road tax, reliable.

[@lewisf1705]

Looks good in that colour!

[@JJonCars]

Agreed! Since filming it as always I've noticed lots around... and they're all some shade of grey

[@malubankala152]

I like this fuel saver, thankyou for a great video showcasing this car you did a good job

[@JJonCars]

Thank you!

[@Motorsportsgeek]

my 2014 3 door paired with the 5 speed manual is such a fun car and dead reliable. It helps we get the big block 1.5L here on top of the 120lbs I removed from it.

[@Nick-mu9nx]

My mum had her Yaris for 22 years. 1 Liter, the carpet had holes in it from her heels rubbing through the carpet. Sadly it needed some suspension work (lower arms and 2 shocks) which was more money than the car was worth. So it went to the scrap yard. Awesome car. My old man replaced it with a new car and after a few months though he should have just replaced the suspension and kept driving it.

[@CouchMan88]

I’m in the US and I have the sedan version. It actually has a pretty decent sized trunk. Rear seats have good room. We also got the 1.5L VVT engine so I’m sure it has a bit more power. Not fast but peppy and great handling. Will cruise at 75-80 on the highway smoothly. Mine is the auto and the trans feels decent. If you are braking downhill it will even shift down and hold the gear until you start to hit the gas again.

[@JJonCars]

Oh nice, in the UK we almost never get the saloon versions of small hatchbacks. Sounds almost like a class above, like Auris or Avensis in that combination

[@PyroGaming...]

in America, Australia and Canada its not called the toyota yaris but instead toyota echo due to the hard pronunciacion [the pronunciacion is not hard i dont know why they dont call it the yaris but insted echo]

[@CouchMan88]

@@PyroGaming... Echo was around in the US before the Yaris but I think in 2007 Toyota called it the Yaris and the Echo was discontinued.Honestly I think Echo was the better name. Echo, Yaris and Vios, this car has sold well all over the world between these names I think just really overshadowed by the Corolla I guess.

[@CraigMilesYoutube]

We have a 1.3 Yaris (2016) and are looking to upgrade. The newer ones in the UK market seem to be 1.5 rather than 1.3. I'm not sure why Toyota has done this, as it now costs more to tax (tax based on emissions). Doesn't seem any better performance either (, unless I've misread the specs).

[@vasilisskarlatopoulos9051]

Intresting i have the 2006 yaris 2 D4D diesel and my doors are the opposite from these.They close with a great sound not this hollow sound like the video.After all these years i still love it.Its like new inside no big rattles and very versatile.

[@JJonCars]

You're not the first to say that! :)

[@terryjacob8169]

I have a 2008 Yaris 1.8 SR. Suprisingly quick little car, almost as much fun to drive as the couple of Mk.1 MR2s I had years ago.

[@JJonCars]

Sweet, would love to have a go in one.

[@jonathanwebb8307]

I had to buy a car in a hurry during the pandemic when work and funds were difficult. I regularly drive 1000km from Uk to the continent so it had to be something which was utterly reliable but also relativly cheap. It came down to a choice of 2, either a Jaz or a Mk2 Yaris. I ended up with the Yaris and it is everything expected. Yaris is the most reliable model from one of the 2 worlds most reliable makes. I have gone from 80k miles to 100k miles and the only thing I have replaced was a wheel stud which I broke. The only thing I would say, is if you buy one, rust proof it underneath as soon as you get it as the underbody factory paint peals off after 10 years even though the outside paint looks like new. The 1.33 VTI engine is wonderfull. Powerfull if you thrash it but also plenty of tourque if your lazy changing gear. Mine has the 6 speed manual box which is wonderful on the motorway. Its only doing 2800 rpm at 70 mph so its like driving a much bigger car. Nice for my 14 hour trips and remarkable for such a small car. I also have a Toyota IQ which is the fun version of the Yaris - same mechanics but totally different character.

[@JJonCars]

Awesome. Got to love Toyotas for their longevity and quality. I doubt they had huge content crossing journeys in mind when they designed it, but it sounds like its handling them like a champ. That 2800 RPM on the motorway is really impressive as you say!

[@Andrea-qp6mo]

I have the same engine, 1.33, 6 gears. How many oil it consumes ? My Yaris arrives to 140.000 km and it consumes 1/1.25 litres of oil in 10.000 km. I use 5W-30, the oil change is made 1 year/10.000 km. Toyota says that it is reparable but it will be very expensive.

[@jonathanwebb8307]

@@Andrea-qp6mo I have not measured how much oil mine uses, it is not much and less than yours. I add a little top up 2 or 3 times between services which is annually about 1000 miles / 16000km. less than a litre in total. The engines are noted to use oil and so do need to be checked regularly. With a consumption of a litre every 10,000 KM I would live with it and just top up regularly. Only think about repairs if its very smokey or fails its test.

[@Andrea-qp6mo]

Fortunately mine Yaris doesn’t smoke, it passed the test and I’m happy about it. I’ll probably use a 5W-40 to reduce oil consumption. Anyway it’s a fantastic car!

[@jonathanwebb8307]

@@Andrea-qp6mo Glad to hear it. I would stick with the recommended oil. Going to a thicker oil is just for emergencies, ie if struggling to get an MOT. I don't have the recommended oil list to hand but its in the handbook. I shall be doing a service this month on both my Yaris and IQ so will be looking it up then 🙂

[@daylen577]

One of the best cars I've owned is my 2009 Toyota Yaris. Obviously a different car vs my 2009 Volvo V70, but the Yaris is honestly just phenomenal. Comparing the two the Yaris probably wins in everything except top speed and comfort, it's incredibly snappy and just a great car for its size and price. The Volvo has a bit more raw power, but in a drag race it'd be pretty even or the Yaris might even win.

[@JJonCars]

Small hatchbacks really do have their charm. Sounds like you've got the best of both worlds with those two cars

[@dublinairportplanes]

A Yaris vs a Volvo lol 😂

[@axeldaelmans7215]

​@dublinairportplanes it all depends on your own needs...

[@razvanm626]

What a coincidence😊 I also have a 2009 Yaris and a 2010 Volvo XC60. The Yaris is the perfect city car and the Volvo for long drives.

[@volt8684]

@@dublinairportplaneswould prefer a yaris

[@eriiux]

I have a 2006, automatic, 1.5 l, I'm from Mexico and not sure but I haven't seen a 1.0 or 1.3 and neither the more sporty version, only in more recent models. It is my first car and I love it, I been "tuning" it hehe my inspiration it's literally what you said, a cute spaceship 😂 I've noticed a few diferences in the interior with the one in the video but they are both cute ❤ I really liked you video 👍

[@JJonCars]

Brilliant, great to hear someone else had the same thoughts about the car. Thanks for watching and commenting, have fun with the "tuning"!

[@Sasa_mmm]

Looking into getting this Yaris as my first car so this was really helpful!

[@JJonCars]

No problem! Good first car 👍

[@dublinairportplanes]

My only issue is the interior, a bit cheap and cheerful, however it was the norm at the time for small cars for the no frills, budget cars. I’m really impressed with the latest Yaris though.

[@JJonCars]

Yeah it's true, most small cars around that time had pretty basic interiors. At least the Yaris had a slightly unusual design inside :)

[@marlussilvestre3389]

I have that exact model. If you do the oil changes at the frequency with the right oil you got no major problems...

[@marcykaren]

The same is true in Suriname - there are Vitz (Yaris name in Japan) everywhere. I once saw 8 of them parked in a line on a street in Paramaribo.

[@JJonCars]

Haha like a Toyota showroom, on the street :)

[@Later-iy3lk]

Yaris HB is fun to drive, easy to park. Also car alarm automatically lock for you in case if you forgot.

[@zahemi914]

I test drove Yaris back in 2007 & loved how it handled, also the interior was as practical as it could be, sadly, Yaris (same for Jazz back then) was sold as a CBU unit so it was quite costly as compared to Suzuki Swift (which I ended up bought). But I must tell you, its driving smoothness (& feeling) felt better than Swift

[@JJonCars]

Interesting. I had to look up CBU, you've taught me something there :) Where was the Swift constructed? In your home country?

[@medvjek]

Having owned both, I feel like it’s a mini Previa with that egg shape and the dash

[@JJonCars]

Ah yes, I can see it. My parents had a Previa when I was a teenager, very nice car.

[@jennyt966]

I've just bought the 3 door, red one. Very nice car. My doors aren't clanky

[@JJonCars]

Nice one, enjoy

[@jennyt966]

@@JJonCars thanks. I am so far.

[@HerrEngelsman]

Great review mate. I learnt a lot.

[@JJonCars]

Thank you, glad to hear it :)

[@thelma4]

Thankyou for a review....am about to buy it❤

[@AndyMcBlane]

Great video thanks. My 1999 Toyota Echo needs to go, so looking at this model yaris.

[@novicetheaf]

Great review! They're a handy little car

[@JJonCars]

Thanks man! They definitely are

[@mohsinrasul8450]

Mines lowered And it makes the yaris look better Would recommend

[@andyknight794]

Fantastic review thanks very much , was looking at getting a fiesta 2010 now I'm thinking about the yaris. Would you say it's better then a fiesta please ?

[@JJonCars]

All things considered and if you have two equivalent condition cars, I'd say it's more reliable than a Fiesta and perhaps more practical. But I am not sure whether it is 'better', as the Fiestas are apparently great to drive (though I have not yet reviewed one). I think it depends what you want from a car :)

[@yasserfattah3628]

لدي يارس 2009 هاتشباك سيارة جدا رائعة و أقتصادية

[@seanmcgivney7631]

I wanted one for years, but in my area they were pricey. I ended up getting a Mitsubishi Mirage for a good price. I really liked the dashboard on the Yaris though.

[@JJonCars]

Dash is cool isn't it. Do you like the Mirage?

[@seanmcgivney7631]

@JJonCars Yes, very much completely trouble-free for 35,000 miles so far. It has 85,000 on it.

[@JJonCars]

@@seanmcgivney7631 awesome 👍

[@ObyRomii]

Thank you, amazing video, can you make a video about the eco auto, how do we take it off

[@josualnew1512]

I have one 426.000 km just changed radiator, rest is like the first day.

[@JJonCars]

Wow! That is impressive.

[@jaroroytapel]

The same 1.3 VVTI ?

[@andrewpreston4127]

I have one of these, a 2006 1.0 3-cylinder. Unlike yours here, the doors on mine very much close with a nice thunk, rather than a clang. At the time, I was very much torn between one of these, or an Aygo/C1/107..., and the clang of the Aygo doors swayed my decision. The Yaris is that bit more of a grown up car. Engine wise, I really like the 1.0 litre, that 3-cylinder growl, and the engine is renowned for it's reliability and unburstable nature. I believe that there have been problems with the 1.3/1.33 engines in the Yaris ?

[@JJonCars]

Definitely much more grown up than the Aygo and its siblings :) not heard anything bad about the 1.33 myself but maybe!

[@alfiecunningham7863]

Getting a 2006 1.0 tomorrow reading this made me excited

[@yorgosarabatzis610]

1.33l with 100-101hp 2009 to 2014 after 80-110.000 km start consuming oil and i mean a lot of oil.

[@kovalevy8952]

Have you tried the Urban Cruiser? It’s basically a mini suv body with a Yaris engine underneath.

[@JJonCars]

Not yet but I'd like to 👍

[@ZoKtorR]

Don't forget the extra 'sled' compartment under the passenger seat

[@paulmshanga3310]

I have the RS version and i love it ❤

[@JJonCars]

Oh nice, would love to drive one of those

[@rabokarabekian409]

My 2007 Yaris 4 door is easier to drive in town than my 2004 Grand Marquis. The Yaris with 1.5 l / auto trans will easily spin the tires from a full stop. Yaris repairs since 2007: one rear bearing, rear struts, & cat assembly.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Good little cars my nephew has the 1.3

[@azharmahmood8440]

Good 👍 toyota yaris nice car's

[@shand1967]

Motoring journals praise the Fiesta and Focus because in extremis, you can hang the tail out around bends. In the real world most people would be better off with the all round engineering competence of a Yaris or Jazz.

[@Sha-Ayo]

Well said

[@JJonCars]

Yeah you got it! As you say, most people couldn't give a fig about handling as long as it's actually safe, easy to drive and gets you around the corners.

[@novicetheaf]

Definitely true, Toyota Yaris is a better all rounder

[@jonathanwebb8307]

Indeed, almost all journalists are obsessed with how fast they can get a car round a corner. Im perfectly capable of putting a car on the limit and getting tyres to sing, however the number of occasions I have done this in the last decade is zero. Reliablity, safety and comfort are what is important to me.

[@HerrEngelsman]

I like but I'm not so sure about the dashboard in the centre.

[@JJonCars]

Yeah, it's strange/different for sure

[@jonathanwebb8307]

You get used to it. I have my phone holder with sat nav in front of me where other cars have the instruments so there is no wasted space.

[@Rjhs001]

Hi JJ. My daughter has a 2012 Yaris but it's not at all like yours internally. My daughter's is much more traditional...nothing wrong with it, it's just not as quirky. I wonder why they changed it?

[@JJonCars]

I noticed the same thing with the second generation Auris - gone was the interesting centre console with the gap underneath, the interesting fonts and orange lighting... and in its place were big slabs of black plastic. Not sure why they changed, perhaps they got fed up of being told they built 'boring cars', figured they couldn't win so why try 😄

[@Oli_Hudson]

It would be great to see you do a review of the IQ - a very interesting quirky car. Cheers

[@JJonCars]

Would love to review one, very interesting car

[@jonathanwebb8307]

I have both and same mechanics - 1.33 , 6 speed manual. Although thenmechanics are the same the 2 cars have a totally different character. The Yaris is imensly practical. Carrys 5 and I have had big furniture pieces in mine. The IQ is the sawn off version and is the most fun you can have in a car. The only negative for the IQ is it is not as well sound insulated as the Yaris and as I do a lot of motorway driving I may add sound deadening.

[@Oli_Hudson]

@@jonathanwebb8307 Interesting to hear that, thanks Jonathan

[@Sha-Ayo]

The multimode transmission is one of the worst things about the MK2 Yaris. My dad had both the MK1 pre-facelift Yaris with torque converter and MK2 Facelift Yaris multimode gearbox. The MK1 was silky smooth and easily more refined, the multimode is unreliable and extremely jerky to the point it became uncomfortable in town speeds. This was at a time when Honda also tried to do the same with the Jazz MK2, the pre-facelift version had a semi auto i-shift, but they switched to the CVT in the facelift model, just like Toyota with the MK3 Yaris

[@JJonCars]

They all seemed to be doing it around that time didn't they, if it wasn't automated manual it was CVT. What was wrong with a good old torque converter? The gearbox in my CLK is excellent 😄

[@Sha-Ayo]

@@JJonCars definitely true, I know the i20, Rio and Swift has them but they are 4 speed. torque converter in those cars are often inefficient, my mum's Kia Rio has it, and it's not great for economy. When I was looking to buy my first car I wanted a torque converter but I was swayed by the CVT Jazz EX with the panoramic roof

[@JJonCars]

@@Sha-Ayo Of course, economy! Hows the CVT for you? Is it the stepped one with simulated gearchanges?

[@Sha-Ayo]

@@JJonCars The CVT has been fine for me, it is not stepped, it just works like any other CVT, the difference is you can use the paddles to "downshift" for example when overtaking without any lag from the cvt, it still won't simulate stepped changes in sport mode, unless you actually use the paddles it's called CVT7 I think, because of the 7 possible shifts. It's still a CVT so you can go over 45 mph in "1st gear" if you used the manual mode. It's quieter than the manual on the motorway also. Unfortunately the problem with the CVT in the MK2 and MK3 Jazz is the lack of spare parts, if something goes wrong, you have to replace the entire gearbox, this is a major problem as specialists don't want to touch it otherwise. My car is at 73,000 miles and it's making a slight bearing noise from the gearbox, it doesn't cause any problems and I was told it wasn't serious, the only solution is to get a new gearbox because honda doesn't make parts for it! Apart from that I love the car, especially the magic seats and driving position.

[@JJonCars]

@@Sha-Ayo Very interesting, cheers. Fingers crossed for you that the gearbox soldiers on for a lot longer

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Yaris ...best car for money 💰 if your looking for small, light, go-getter

[@JJonCars]

Yeah, a good all-round.small car!

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

@@JJonCars yuppp ...looks bigger from back seat 💺 😎 interesting how they do that ...my oil 🛢 change guy says, "I've had a Honda, but Toyota better 😉

[@asmeromembaye9652]

Where can get warm chairs

[@producedbydrg]

random question was this recorded in Preston?

[@JJonCars]

It was indeed :)

[@producedbydrg]

@@JJonCars 😂 i knew it looked too familiar, nice video by the way

[@JJonCars]

@@producedbydrg cheers! I lived in Preston for many years. Love the city.

[@robertnagy2456]

1.3 engine is the best version. This car is good not in the city but on the highways too.

[@JJonCars]

Yeah this is true!

[@zsoltpapp3363]

The most reliable option is the 64kw pre facelift 1.3 vvti, not this 1.33 dual-vvti. Unfortunately that is 5 speed not six

[@ismiismael]

Hi Is not same engine ?

[@meetisa5548]

does this car have an aux cable to plug the phone? or it should be installed

[@ollieskeech4614]

Did you ever get a response for this?

[@Nerven86]

Those damn 1.33 burn oil like crazy....

[@iwoMalki]

Great video!

[@Sharkoutofwaterr]

Space craft❌️Very less spacecraft✅️

[@ndumndum1000]

good car, my issue is a boot space it is waaaay to small, unless youre a single guy/girl with no kids

[@JJonCars]

Yes, the Honda Jazz would be a better shout for more versatile room in a similar size car

[@Imauser88]

U cam move the seats in the back forward if your alone in the car

[@ndumndum1000]

@@Imauser88 yeah but i have family ,so back seat is always occupied

[@trythis2821]

Toyota HiAce or Granvia should be a good people mover.

[@gisellekalengankongolo7737]

Second generation

[@kejdibinaj4876]

Your car needs a deep clean😂

[@PeterPozzias]

To melian benszen Ben is God melian fom cosat ben

[@michamicha4285]

This is a shit car. I had for 14 years. with the worst engine 1.33. First after 10 000 km light mirrors become mat. Then after 15 000 km General renovation of engine because of carbon deposits. This engine had as well wrong piston rings. around 50 000 to 60 000 it was necessary to replace it. Rust very fast growing underneath. After 57 000 km I had another engine issue and no one can fix it. and not all garages (specially authorized by Toyota) like to touch this engine. Strange noise appeares on cold start. Timing tensioner and starter changed and is better but still something you can hear. NEVER EVER TOYOTA! This is "Chinese quality".

[@Mr11ESSE111]

its too overpriced as used and its not so good

[@trythis2821]

What used car is a good price and quality?

[@Mr11ESSE111]

@@trythis2821 who sayed that this is good quality!?every are good if you do proper and on time services

[@trythis2821]

@@Mr11ESSE111 Your original comment said Yaris is overpriced and not good. Please read my comment of the question. You gave a different answer, lol.

[@Mr11ESSE111]

@@trythis2821 it is overpriced ss used,i could buy bigger and stronger car for similar money

[@MG-ce3dx]

Brilliant reliable car ,but wayy to ugly ,that egg shape and that interior are just hideous, ill stick to my Mazda 6 2.0 petrol ,thanks 😂 Nice clip 👍

[@JJonCars]

Haha! The exterior is not particularly interesting/exciting, but I think the interior is kinda cool/different. Mazda6 is a nice car though! Cheers 😄

[@jonathanwebb8307]

I would say its inconspicuous or boring rather than ugly. Unfortuatly car manufacturers do not want to make attractive small cars as they want you to buy bigger more expensive vehicles. Aygo X looks OK for a small car but Toyota solved the financial dilema by simply charging a big car price for it !

[@Imauser88]

Looks okay to me doesn't look ugly at all definitely better looking then the earlier versions of toyota aygo

[@hamdanali2036]

1:19 supposed to indicate left when exiting 🥲

[@artoffifaisgod1738]

Great video !

[@JJonCars]

Thank you!